Local Government

Question 1

This map of Louisiana shows 64 governmental divisions called parishes.What do other states call these divisions? Check all that apply.

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counties; boroughs

Question 2

Supervisor✔ Council-executive

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Council-executive

Question 3

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

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The system creates power in the hands of a single board.: Supervisor; The system divides executive and legislative duties.: Council-executive; The system gives a single leader the power to oversee county departments.: Council-executive

Question 4

Supervisor✔ Council-executive

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Council-executive

Question 5

Which system of municipal government most resembles the federal government’s separation of powers?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

“strong mayor” mayor-council system

Question 6

Based on the excerpt, which type of government is the city of Springfield using?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

council-manager system

Question 7

The excerpt provides an example of which responsibility of local government?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

regulating zoning

Question 8

Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

✔ Supervisor; The system creates power in the hands of a single board.: Supervisor; The system divides executive and legislative duties.: Council-executive; The system gives a single leader the power to oversee county departments.: Council-executive

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